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LX53 KHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,768 mi
Last recorded80,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 79,683 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective untwisted seat belt (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working renewed bulb (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 77,332 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 77,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 725,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 72,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,215 miles

offsidefront tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offsiderear tyre getting low also nail in tyre

rearexhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades worn smearing slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2013 68,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offsidefront tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offsiderear tyre getting low also nail in tyre

rearexhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades worn smearing slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,654 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,821 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,502 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,592 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,028 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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LX53 KHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 KHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX53 KHL registered?

LX53 KHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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